Extension for bedsteads



(No Model.) 2 Sheets-Sheet 1. J. A. BELSHER. EXTENSION PORBEDSTEADS.

No. 432.505. Patented July 22, 1890.

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JULIA A. BELSI-IER, OF WHITESBOROUGH, TEXAS.

EXTENSION FOR BEDSTEADS.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 432,505, dated July 22,1890.

Application filed November 16, 1889. $eria1N0.330.548. (No model.)

To aZZ whom, itmay concern.-

Be it known that I, JULIA A. BELsHER, a citizen of the United States,residing at WVhitesborough, in the county of Grayson and State of Texas,have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Extensions forBedsteads, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to an improved crib attachment for bedsteads, andhas for its object to provide. an adjustable, folding, and

removable attachment that can be adjusted to various heights, one thatcan be easily attached to and detached from the bedstead, and one thatwhen so detached can be neatly folded into a compact mass,which willoccupy very little space.

A further object of my invention is to provide an adjustablesafety-guard, whereby the infant is prevented from rolling out of bed.

My invention consists in the improved means and constructions wherebythese objects are accomplished.

In the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification,Figure 1 is a perspective view of my invention. Fig. 2 is a planview ofsame. Fig. 3 is a vertical longitudinal section taken on the line ofFig. 2. Fig. 4 is a vertical transverse section taken on the line y 3 ofFig. 2. Fig. 5 is a detail view of the double hook.

Referring to the drawings, in which similar numerals of referenceindicate similar parts, the numeral 1 indicates the bedstcad,consisting, as usual, of the head, foot, and side boards, and slats.Upon the inner sides of the sideboards, near the ends of the same, aresecured the vertical guides or sockets 2. These guides or sockets may beconstructed of a metallic strap centrally corrugated, as shown, or anordinary screw'eye may be used. The sockets on one side of the bedreceive the downwardly-extending bars 3 3 of the adjustable safety-guardI, said guard consisting of a frame composed of the top and bottomhorizontal rails 41' and 5 and the vertical end pieces 6, and thedepending rods or bars 3, adapted to engage the guides secured to theside boards. The open space inclosed by the top and bottom rails and endpieces is .pref erably closed by some suitable material. The

depending rods or bars may be integral with the end piecesof the frame4.

In the drawings I have shown the guard as preferably constructed, inwhich the top rail, end pieces, and downwardly-extending bars are formedof a single piece of metal, the lower rail connected to the end rails,and the inclosed space covered by a reticulated fabric '7.

My improved extension 8 consists of the bottom 9, the side 10, and endpieces 11, the

side and end pieces being hinged to the bottom in such a manner that thesaid side and end pieces can be folded down upon the bottom to occupylittle space. The bottom may be solid or rack, and the sides also; but Iprefer the construction illustrated, in which the bottom is composed ofthe longitudinal strips or slats 12, the connecting end bars 13 and thewire-netting 14 extending from one strip to the other and forming amattress. 'The frame of the side piece is formed of a single piece ofmetal 15 and the opening is closed by a reticulated fabric 16, similarto the fabric of the guard, and the end pieces are formed with similarframes and fabrics, the vertical end bars of the end frames being formedwith shoulders 17, adapted to fit over the strips 12, and at the ends ofsaid bars they are formed with a hook adapted to encircle the connectingend bars, and by which means the end frames are hinged to the bottom.The side frame is hinged in any suitable manner and the side and endframes are provided with hooks and catches, whereby the said parts areheld in their vertical position. To the inner side of the outer strip 12are pivoted the legs 18, one at each end of the attachment, each legcarrying a brace-rod 19, hooked at its free end, adapted to engage theeye on the strips 12 and hold the leg rigidly in its vertical position.The inner ends of the connecting end bars 13 are formed with eyes 13,said eyes being adapted to receive the horizontal members of the doublehooks 21, the vertical portion of said hooks engaging the top edge ofthe sideboard. The vertical portion of the hook is preferably spread orflattened, as shown, whereby a broader bearing is obtained. The hooks 21can be placed anywhere along the side of the sideboard, and in this wayall IOC sizes of beds can be used in connection with my improved cribattachment, the relative positions of the hooks being determined by theposition of the eyes 13.

It will of course be understood that it is not necessary to have theattachment extend the entire length of the bed; but it may be of anydesired length not exceeding the length of the bed. r

Should it be necessary to use a guard at the foot-board, I construct thesame with a suitable frame carrying a reticulated fabric and providedwith suitable hooks and catches whereby it may be secured to the guardand extension.

If desired, the vertical guides 2 may be provided with apertures 2',adapted to receive a set-screw 3, whereby the guard 4 is held adjustedin any position. The guard and the end frame of the extension are eachprovided with hooks adapted for engagement with the eyes on thehead-board.

The side guard can be used without either the foot-guard or extension,and, the extension can be used without the guards; but I prefer to usethe three parts as illustrated.

The various parts having been described, their operation is apparent toevery one skilled in the art to which they relate.

My improved device can be quickly and easily attached to and detachedfrom the bedstead. It does not disfigure the bed and can be used on allsizes of beds. It is very light and well adapted forsnmmer use, can beconveniently packed away, or it may be folded and allowed to hang fromthe side of the bed and occupies very little room.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is 1. The combination,with a bedstead provided at one side with interior vertical guides orsockets, and a folding extension or attachment having eyes at the innerside of the bottom thereof, of double connecting-hooks comprisingvertical members adapted to engage said guides or'sockets, said hooksbeing bent outwardly, the latter portions having horizontal membersadapted to engage the eyes of the extension, substantially as and forthe purpose set forth.

2. The combination, with a bedstead, of a folding extension at one sidethereof, the double connecting-hool s 21 for removably securing theextension in place, a side guard at the opposite side of the bedstead,and a foot guard connecting the extension and side guard, substantiallyas and for the purpose set forth.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

JULIA A. BELSIIER.

Nitnesses:

A. II. NIcHoLs, It. 1T. YOUNGER.

